Workshop: d a n a b e l l a DanceWorks

May 28th, 2009

Big Range is delighted to welcome back Dana Bella from Radford, VA! While she’s in town, Dana will be offering a 5-day intensive, details below:

d a n a h b e l l a DanceWorks

5 day intensive

a contemporary dance workshop

June 2, 2009 – June 7, 2009

contact:
dbella@danahbelladanceworks.org

Culminating in a showcase performance, workshop participants will participate in a daily technique class and repertory class with members of d a n a h b e l l a DanceWorks.

Technique class:

Daily technique class is an investigation of movement from the inside out, encouraging efficient use of strength and technique while exploring full-bodied movement with an emphasis on breath and dynamics.

Repertory:

Participants will explore excerpts from d a n a h b e l l a DanceWorks repertoire, presenting their findings in the showcase performance.

Workshop Schedule:

6/2: 5-615 pm technique class

6/3: 5-615 pm technique class

630-830 pm repertory

6/4: 330-430 pm technique class

430-530 pm repertory

6/5: 330-430 pm technique class

430-5 pm repertory

6/6: 10-1115 am technique class

1130-230 am repertory

6/7: 10-1115 am technique class

1130-2 repertory

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3-5 repertory

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6 call

7 performance

Fees:

Full workshop: $150

Daily technique class only (all 6 days): $60

Drop in: $12

Big Range in Progress

May 13th, 2009

Big Range 2009 Programs Announced!

March 3rd, 2009

Program A- Mix Showcase: June 5-6 @ 8:00p.m.

danah bella danceworks (Radford, VA)
Verge Dance Company
Mysti Jace Pride
Lorn MacDougal & Alain Le Razer
ChinaCat Productions (San Antonio, TX)
Leah Smiley Tubbs
ABDC ( Bryan, TX)

Program B- Composer Challenge: June 11-12 @ 8:00p.m.

Composer, Austin Schell:
Jayne King (San Antonio, TX)
Rhianon Renae Kjar/Surface Tension Dance Group
Shawn Nasralla

Composer, Laura Phelan:
Deidre Russell Robinson/Jazz Ballet Co.
Schave & Reilly
Ashley Parker Overton/ Undertow Dance Theatre

Program C- Music/Movement Improvisation: June 11-12 @ 9:30p.m.

Director, Adam Sultan
performers:
Jennifer Micallef
Chell Garcia Trias
Rashana Smith (Henderson, TX)
Christina Houle
Emily Babb
Kirsche Dickson

Program D-Mix Showcase: June 13 @ 8:00p.m. June 14 @ 6:00p.m.

Chaddick Dance Theater
Ariel Dance Theatre
Sharon Marroquin
Spank Dance
Jamal Jackson Dance Company (Brooklyn, NY)
M2DT (Dallas, TX)

Now accepting donations for Big Range 2009

February 28th, 2009

We are currently accepting donations to the Big Range Artist Development Fund, to help off-set costs incurred by Big Range artists, including space rental, travel, documentation, dancer fees, etc.

Suggested minimum donation: $25

Thanks for supporting the festival!


REMINDER: Choreo App Due Jan 31, 2009!

January 8th, 2009

Download the 2009 Big Range Austin Choreographer Application.

Please note the following deadlines and dates:

APPLICATION DEADLINE: JANUARY 31, 2009
NOTIFICATION: FEBRUARY 13, 2009
ACCEPTANCE DEADLINE: FEBRUARY 28, 2009

FESTIVAL DATES: JUNE 5-14, 2009

AUSTIN VENTURES STUDIO THEATER @ BALLET AUSTIN

We hope you consider applying for ‘09. Questions about the application can be directed to Ellen at spankdance@hotmail.com.